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2.0
16 Apr 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

remote work option, provide desk setup

Cons

leadership toxic place to work, very cut throat, lots of back stabbing, leadership not transparent everyone is out for themselves

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

Remote work flexibility, supportive coworkers.

Cons

Chronic understaffing that leads to constant burnout Leadership behavior is inconsistent, unaccountable, and often dismissive Nepotism heavily influences promotions and opportunities Raises and bonuses are rare or nonexistent despite increasing workloads Workload expectations are unrealistic and unsustainable Company talks about mental wellness but does not practice it internally Extremely limited EAP benefits that offer little real support Employees are not acknowledged, respected, or meaningfully recognized High turnover due to poor culture and lack of investment in employees

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